Rule of Law webinar 1: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Rule of Law in the Commonwealth

The Commonwealth Secretariat is hosting a series of online webinars focusing on COVID-19 and the Rule of Law.

Date: 28th July at 11:00 (BST).

The first webinar, ‘The Impact of COVID-19 on the Rule of Law in the Commonwealth’ launched the series. Watch the full webinar below:

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Rule of Law in the Commonwealth

During a roundtable discussion, the distinguished panel of guests discussed the effects and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on all areas affecting the rule of law in Commonwealth countries.

The webinar was moderated by Professor Luis G. Franceschi, Senior Director, Governance and Peace Directorate, and featured the following high profile speakers:

The Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth
The Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte QC, Attorney-General of Jamaica
Justice Charles Mkandawire, President of the Commonwealth Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association
Mr Brian Speers, President of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association

Rule of Law webinar series